Happy New Year From The Girls at Knickers!

Wishing everyone a successful and happy 2011!

Alison, Danae and Katie xxx

Knickers Exclusive Reminder: 25% off Everything @Toute La Nuit

For two weeks only, save 25% off everything from Toute La Nuit when you use promotion code: KNICKERSBLOG at checkout.  Hurry, this offer ends on Black Friday, November 26th., 2010.  And of course while you are at TLN take a peek at their Special Offers page for great deals on beautiful lounge and sleepwear.  Please note: To modify your cart use the buttons at the bottom of the page and I believe, if you sign up for their newsletter you’ll get free U.S. shipping too.  Please contact them for details. (shown: TLP Short Sleeve Nightie -currently $70 w/coupon $50)

What Katie Did Bra Sizing Promotions

What Katie Did has joined with Kiss Me Deadly in an effort to find out how their bra sizes relate to other brands bra sizes and they too are asking you to fill out their survey.  In exchange for your help, you’ll get a discount code to use at WKD just in time for your holiday shopping.  (shown: WKD Josephine bra & knickers rrp. $100, after the survey $80)

London’s Designer Lingerie Sales

If you are in London this week you will not want to miss all the wonderful lingerie and resort wear sales.

One of the hottest lingerie lines around Bordelle is previewing the SS11 collection on Wednesday 17th., November from 5:30 – 9:30 PM and the pre-order prices will be discounted.   So join them at: Blacks Exclusive Members Club, 67 Dean Street Soho, W1D 4QH.  To RSVP (required) email  info@bordelle.co.uk

Wednesday 17th., (preview & champagne) through Sunday 20th., November 2010 the Lotus London Pre-Christmas Sample Sale is where you find resort wear and accessories at up to 85% off.  Lotus London Boutique: 11 Pont Street, London, SW10 0QJ (tel) +44 207 352 6190 (email) customercare@lotuslondon.com

One night only from 5pm – 9pm, Thursday 18th., November, join Grazia Magazine for the Carnaby 20% Shopping Party where you’ll find The Lingerie Collective Pop-up Shop which will include lingerie from Lascivious, Kriss Soonik and more.  You must use the Carnaby link and sign up for the free discount card in order to redeem.  (shown: Lascivious Body -may or may not be part of the sale)

Last week, we posted Part I of our roundup of The Lingerie Collective event in London. Part II of our Lingerie Collective video is now up, and this final video will give you a sneek peek into new collections from Lascivious, Ell & Cee, Velda Lauder, and a lot more brands. You can watch the video here, or just play it below:

Here are the brands we covered in this video:

• Kriss Soonik: We’ve been a massive fan of Kriss’s since 2007, where her manga-inspired “girlwear” captured our imagination and gave us a fresh new interpretation of lingerie. Kriss Soonik is now a well-established label, but is still innovating and perfectly fulfilling the term of “directional” designer – to us, she points in the direction of what the trends will be in the coming seasons. In the video, you get a peek at some of Kriss’s favourite pieces, but our favourite has to be the housecoat she’s wearing — it looks just a good over a dress as over a lingerie set!
• Lascivious: another longtime favourite of ours, Lascivious is going strong and producing some gorgeous new vixen-wear for S/S ’11. As usual, creator Chloe has collaborated with talented photographers, artists, designers and everyone else under the sun to produce her collection, and we think it’s one of Lascivious’s best so far. Our favourite piece has to be the little black “V” dress shown in the video – it’s bang on the “underwear as outerwear” trend, and boasts a thousand tiny little details that make it a Lascivious classic. We think it’ll be a sell-out!
• Sea Sirens: We met Sea Sirens for the first time at The Lingerie Collective, and as soon as we found out that creator Vivienne Austin had a “superhero” collection, we were sold! The Sea Sirens designs are fresh, colourful and modern, and as you’ll learn from the video, its creator enjoys a wealth of experience from a background at Liberty’s, amongst others. We’ll be keeping our eye on this promising swimwear brand!
• Tallulah Love: oh, Tallulah Love. This label is named very appropriately, for it was at this stand that I fell in love — deeply, hopelessly, with a petticoat (you’ll see it in the video – I made her do an extra take with it!). Loyal readers will remember that I went on the hunt for petticoats earlier this year, and didn’t find enough to satisfy my craving. So you’ll understand why I was so delighted to see such a beautifully made petticoat on the Tallulah Love stand, alongside sumptuous silk bra sets and corsetry pieces. This brand is just getting started, but is already attracting a lot of attention, and we think creator Michelle (who is equal parts adorable and determined) is going to go a long way with her new label. And Michelle – make more petticoats!
• Mint Siren: since we first saw this label five years ago, Mint Siren has undergone a transformation — the label’s roots are in goth, burlesque, and corsetry, but over the past few years, its creator Josephine has updated Mint Siren with a more urban, crisp, and expensive look. We think the update is inspired – Josephine has managed to keep the dark, seductive roots of her label intact, but has grown the label into an incredibly chic, urban brand. The stone-coloured pieces she shows in the video are beautiful, but our favourite pieces have to be from her leather strap collection – the cage skirt she is wearing adds a punch of intensity to anything that a woman could wear. We love this powerful new Mint Siren, and think you will too.
• Ell & Cee: We absolutely loved Ell & Cee’s collection this season – the label has always been great at soft, feminine looks but creator Laura has outdone herself this season with some incredible, ethereal pieces. Our favourite is easily the “Goddess” robe she shows you in the video, and in fact all of the gowns and robes in this collection are amazing. If you love a nymphlike, flowy look in your lingerie, Ell & Cee is swiftly becoming a must-have label.
• Black Neon: if you’re less interested in the flowy feminine stuff and want to make a splash instead, you’ll like the brand new swimwear label, Black Neon. Cast in uncompromising colours and bold geometric patterns, this label’s swimwear is designed to create a confident, modern (yet retro) style. Our favourite part of the collection has to be those bold blue silk shorts Jodi shows you, but we also love the strapless bathing suit with its incredibly flattering cut.
• MC Lounge: created by the brains behind Modern Courtesan, MC lounge is an all-silk, pure luxury loungewear brand that’s made in England. As Kelly tells you in the video, this gorgeous label has just gotten started, and we think it’s going to be a staple for boutiques who want to offer elegant, classic silk loungewear. We love the uncomplicated elegance of the collection, especially the silk tee shirt and that stunning white silk robe!
• Velda Lauder: the amazing Velda Lauder is well-known for her corsetry expertise, having dressed everyone from Dita von Teese to… oh who cares, she’s dressed Dita for god’s sake! In the video, Velda gives you a peek into the softer side of her label, and I’m not joking when I say “soft” – the powermesh that Velda uses for that gorgeous suspender belt is incredibly soft and touchable – sheer politeness kept me from holding it against my cheek! In the video you also get a sneak peek at Velda’s robe from her new collection (modelled by the incredible Maz Spencer) – we love the extreme wrap style, but love those soft skinny sleeves even more. Corsetry lovers should definitely check out Velda’s lingerie options, and if you haven’t seen it already, be sure to check out our video with Velda where she shows you how to lace up a corset!

Phew! And that is a wrap! Thank you again to all of the amazing brands that participated in our videos, and we will be doing more little features like this from now on!

Since we first covered Kriss Soonik in 2007, we’ve been cheering from the sidelines as she’s developed her bold little brand for “girl-hearted women” into a well-known directional label. We love Soonik because she maintains signature styles and shapes, but with each season, you get to try out a whole new alter ego. Last season with Soonik we got to dress up like Snow White, and this season, we get to crimp our hair and go Flashdance mad. Brilliant!

Kriss Soonik’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection

Drenched in neon pink and accented with a perfectly retro buttercup yellow, Soonik’s Spring/Summer collection beautifully broadcasts her ultimate message for each season – have some fun wearing this lingerie. We’re not sure how anyone could wear the Francesca Pyjama (pictured above) without messing up their hair and dancing around in it, and Soonik’s neon pink version of her suspender top (pictured below) is equally disco-worthy. In an industry dominated by well-defined “romantic” looks, it’s refreshing to see a label that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Where to buy the collection

You can buy Soonik’s new collection at her website, where it looks like she’s still making pieces of the collection available. Prices range from £39 for a pair of knickers to £89 for the dressing gown and tops. You can also pick up a few key pieces at Glamorous Amorous, including the gorgeous hot pink suspender top (£89).

We’re delighted to see that Soonik is still reinventing her “girl-hearted” style, and we can’t think of a better way to welcome in the hot summer nights — get yourself into a Soonik and get dancing!

Best Bets

Enter a chance to win £350 worth of fabulous lingerie from Kiss Me Deadly, Kriss Soonik and Playful Promises.  To enter create a caption for this picture, make it memorable, funny and rebellious. The main prize is chosen by random but if your caption is picked you’ll get a full set from Kiss Me Deadly and another from Playful Promises.   You can also receive additional entries when you twitter, facebook, blog and myspace the competition page. The deadline is 25 March with the winner being revealed on the 26th. See the the competition page for more details and good luck!

Tuesday, March 16, US membership site HauteLook will have lingerie from Cosabella and parfums from Crazylibellule and the Poppies on sale with saving so up to 65% off just in time for Spring.  If you would like to shop this sale and need an invitation please feel free to drop me a line.

To make room for their new Spring shipments Lille Boutique is marking down Fall ’09 stock an additional 30-50% off, for discounts of up to 80% off. Find designer lingerie from Hoff, VPL, Araks and more and it’s all on sale.  (shown: VPL’s bisectional undie -rrp. $145 now $60).

Other Great Deals

Save 20% to 50% off during Figleaves UK Preview Sale but you must use this LINK to access this sale.

Mary Green is taking an extra 20% off everything in stock, including clearance items.  All sales are final and the promotion ends Friday, March 19th.

Bare Necessities Men’s Underwear Sale (he need Spring things too!) is happening right now.  Buy one and get the second piece (of equal or lesser value) for 50% off and receive free shipping, within the US, on all orders over $50.

BraStop is taking £10 off retail prices on all bras from Freya, 50% off select lingerie from Vanity Fair and for the next 24 hours you can take an extra 10% off all Lepel Lingerie with coupon code: LEPEL10.  And starting  1st April Brastop is accepting photo entries from anyone who loves their curves, is outgoing and wants to be a lingerie model in their annual Star in a Bra Competition, please see the site for details.

Lingerie Competition!

Love luxury lingerie? All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning £350 worth of stunning pieces from Kiss Me Deadly, Kriss Soonik and Playful Promises is to submit a caption to go with the above image. You can check out some entertaining captions already submitted – they’re encouraging creative and rebellious, so get thinking! The main prize goes to the name picked out of the hat; but if it’s the best caption, they’ll give you a set of Kiss Me Deadly and another of Playful Promises lingerie.

You can see the above image featured in the rather fabulous video below!

Watch The London Fashion Week Video featuring Kiss Me Deadly, Playful Promises and Kriss Soonik

Star in a Bra Competition!

For all those who have always dreamed of being a model, why not start with the annual Star in a Bra search for a lingerie model?
Starting from 1st April 2010 Brastop.com are accepting photo entries from anyone who loves their curves, is outgoing and wants to be a lingerie model!

Entry for the competition closes 30th April, so get snapping!

For more information and to get an idea of what Brastop are looking for, why not check out their blog, where you can catch up on updates for the competition and check out previous winners. And why not take a look at the video of the beautiful girls who made it!

Star in a Bra Lingerie Models

The excitement of Valentine’s Day last weekend may be over but there’s plenty to look forward to this weekend!

the Lingerie Collective at The Button Club

Even if you’re not lucky enough to be in London attending this event, it’s exciting enough just thinking about it!
London Fashion Week kicks off this Friday and with it The Lingerie Collective are showcasing some fabulous collections at The Button Club. Luxury labels such as the gorgeous Nichole de Carle, Velda Lauder, Modern Courtesan, Kriss Soonik, Mint Siren and Bebaroque are all taking part in this lingerie extravaganza, where you can enjoy DJs, a cheeky cocktail or two and be part of one cool party!

Tickets are on sale at The Button Club and priced at £35 for one, or you can book a VIP table for ten at £650.

Venue address:
IL Bottaccio,
9 Grosvenor Place,
Belgravia, SW1X 7SH.

Boudoir at London Fashion Week

For those who are attending the London Fashion Week, remember to visit Boudoir! Boutique labels such as Ayten Gasson, Kiss me Deadly, Playful Promises, Ell&Cee , Sally Jones and Beautiful Bottoms will be showing their collections at
The Portico Rooms, Somerset House from Friday 19th February to Tuesday 23rd February.

For more information visit the London Fashion Week website.

Fairytale Lingerie With A Difference

There are a number of different versions of the classic Snow White story; the one that sticks in my mind is that of the oh-so beautiful and innocent Snow White who was adored by seven (little) men and married by a handsome prince. That ebony hair and snow-white skin together with blood-red lips is a look that is not unfamiliar with the lingerie world (think Dita von Teese and Chantal Thomass) only this time there’s a difference.

It comes as no surprise that having taken inspiration from the popular fairytale, the ever-diverse designer Kriss Soonik has given her version of the story a fabulous twist – this is the Snow White who may have been a kind princess rescued from the glass coffin, but she’s just discovered real life!

Kriss Soonik Autumn Winter 2009

The new Kriss Soonik collection is divine – not only does it tick the fabulous and cute boxes, it’s up there with delicious and utterly sexy. The Susan Body (above) conjours up marvellously dangerous thoughts – whether it’s to be worn to host an elegant dinner party (as suggested by Glam Am) or as a boudoir piece for your handsome prince.

The rest of the hand-made collection is equally wonderful – it’s refreshing to see Kriss Soonik hasn’t lost her brilliant imagination that makes her label so unique and non-conforming. The collection may be inspired by a fictional character but the real-life fairytale is Kriss Soonik’s ability to produce lingerie that is inspirational and very much alive.

Kriss Soonik Available Now At Glamorous Amorous

Kriss Soonik’s new collection is available now at Glamorous Amorous, prices start at £39 for the Kristel Knickers.

Glamorous Amorous deliver worldwide.

The Outnet up to 70% off

Net-a-porter sister site The Outnet has some beautiful designer lingerie on sale.  Right now Myla, Mimi Holiliday, Elle Macpherson Intimates Boudoir and Dolce & Gabbana are up to 70% off.  Stella McCartney is 60% off, with prices as low as $18 and La Perla is 50% off.  This is outlet shopping so selection is limited. (Pictured: Myla’s Prunella set, rrp. $375, now only $150)

Kriss Soonik Sample Sale

The light hearted and sexy Kriss Soonik handmade lingerie can be found at Glamorous Amorous and Bordello London at full price, but for a limited time you can save up to 40% during her Sample Sale.  If you’re simple girl with super powers this is your time,  your lingerie and your sale! (Pictured: Kristel Dressing Gown rrp. £140, now  £85).

Maralisha Sale up to 75% off

Right now Maralisha is offering special savings on select pieces during her Summer Sale.  You’ll find designer lingerie from Damaris, Gonzales Underwear, Nuits de Satin, Ravage and more at savings of up to 75% off (Spoylt’s Mae cuffs) and prices starting as low as £12 (Ravage Autrefois String).  The specials this week include Nuit de Satin Louise French Chantilly lace camisole (rrp. £240, now only £90), Gonzales Underwear silk Powdylein set (rrp. £155, now £50) and last but not least Made by Niki’s Hidden Treasure set (rrp. £200, now £99).  The weekly special prices are valid only until Wednesday 2nd September.

Today begins the 12 nights of Christmas for the ladies at Glamorous Amorous.  Each day they are running a special promotion and today they are taking an added 25% off everything in stock including sale items.  This is your chance to pick-up highly sought after designer lingerie from N De Samim, Kriss Soonik, Fishbelly and Bela’s Dead on sale or save even more on designer lines including Damaris, Bulb and Guia la Bruna.  Simply use promotion code: MERRY25 at checkout, but hurry this sale is today, December 1st, only.  And of course you’ll want to check their site daily to see what wonderful promotion they will do next!

2008-2009 CILA award winners for loungewear SheandMe are having their first ever sitewide sale for newsletter subscribers.  Save 30% off everything in stock when you spend over $100 and use promotion code: HOLIDAY08 at checkout.  You will want to get your hands on the crazy cozy Be Organic pieces, as well as their signature Prints Charming range.  Sign up for the newletter then start shopping, this sale ends December 15th.

For a limited time C&C California has several promotions going on.  First take up to 60% off their cashmere sweaters or you can save money during the Buy More, Save More sale.  Buy 2 items and save 20%, 3 saves you 30% and if you buy 4 items you’ll save an extra 40%, just use the appropriate coupon code: BUYMORE20, BUYMORE30 or BUYMORE40.  And you can save an additional 30% off clearance when you use code:XTRA30 or an additional 25% off new arrivals with code: XTRA25 and if that’s not enough they are offering Free Shipping on all orders, no minimum purchase required.

Save 20% off all shapewear including Spanx, Rago and the stunning and affordable Made by Niki Fresh Foundation Classics at Figleaves UK.  Other promotions include 20% off sleepwear, a chance to win £250 worth of Gossard lingerie, BOGO half off hosiery -with coupon code: HOS342 and free shipping within the UK, on purchases over £100.

Charlotte & Co., has cut the price of select cashmere and silk intimates, lounge and sleepwear during their Christmas Sale.  Now you can save up to 50% and stay warm and comfy from your neck (cashmere shawls £69) to your toes (cashmere socks £15) and everything in between.

Back last year when we first spotted Kriss Soonik we were amazed by her eclectic collection; it was so eclectic in fact that we were stuck for a definitive description – and as Danae pointed out: how many adjectives could be used to describe Kriss Soonik’s designs before exhaustion hit! It was the cross between quirky retro glamour and brightly coloured, full-on contemporary wackiness that made us love Soonik’s designs so much; it’s a bit like a big bowl of tropical fruit on our kitchen table – it brightens up our day just knowing it’s there!

You can now enjoy Soonik’s refreshingly sexy designs at Glamorous Amorous; slightly less ‘way-out’ than her previous work, the collection includes a silk bra set, a babydoll with matching knickers, along with an amazing high collared suspender body with fabulous gold ruffles (above left) – all exclusively available at Glam Am.

As all these pieces are hand-made and ‘one-offs’ they are non returnable, which we know some of you find off putting, however the advantage of hand-made means: if you don’t see your size, you can put your queries to Glam Am who will gladly help you, which in turn (hopefully) means: a happier you!

Check out the rest of Kriss Soonik’s brilliant designs at Glamorous Amorous, with prices starting at £138.

Trying to describe Kriss Soonik’s lingerie label is an exercise in stamina – how many adjectives can we use to describe this manga-meets-vintage-meets-mickey mouse-meets-ingenue style before we drop dead of exhaustion? Actually, we can sum this label up a lot more quickly: if you like the bright Hollywood-Gwen-Stefani style, you’re going to love Kriss Soonik’s lingerie.

Manga, Hollywood, and Star Wars

Not unlike the Holla Back Girl, Soonik draws inspiration from Japanese manga and old Hollywood, as well as Star Wars, Jordi Labanda drawings and alternative fabrics(like a giant plastic bow bra) . It’s like Tank Girl meets Pussycat Dolls, and bizarrely, it totally works.

Despite the outrageous designs and a reckless jumbling of styles, Soonik’s collection is restrained enough to still be wearable; you could imagine an OC-style vixen seducing her boyfriend’s dad with that black set (pictured left), or could picture any LA it-girl skipping her through a “this is Hollywood” TV show sporting one Soonik’s babydolls.

Estonian roots

Bizarrely, all of this sun-drenched Hollywood excess comes not from LA, but from an Estonian business graduate who lives in not-so-sunny London. Soonik (pictured above center) was first inspired to design lingerie on a visit to Spain, and her sunny collections seem to mirror her own “girl-hearted” personality. With all this potential, we can’t help thinking that Soonik should take a trip to California next, and maybe look up Ms. Stefani!

You can view Kriss Soonik’s swimwear collection at her website, and stockists can contact her for photos of her lingerie collections. Readers, we’ll keep an eye out for stockists of this bright new brand!